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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1887-06-15
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
TIM EFT A B l. E

On and after Sunday May 22nd, 1887
trains that stop at Minin will run asfsllows:
EASTWARD
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-03-11
FARMERS INSTITUTE.

To THE EDITOR find the people are
waiting eagerly for more information of
the Institute to be held at Salem, and l
hasten to fulfil my promise made last
week But how could do it, Mr.. Edi-
tor, without the newspaper? I tell you
the newspaper Is great institution, and
we do not half appreciate its value to us,
and scarcely ever think of thanking the
editor for his liberality. The ladies of
Salem, in cooperation with the Ladies'
Aid Society, will provide dinner in the
basement parlor of the Methodist church
each day of the Institute, and will also
provide limited number of suppers, if
desired. Those who wish to stay over
night are referred to the committee on
entertainment, consisting of A. S. Bar
Der, chairman; D. L. Burgess, B. II.
Stocker, Ira Brown, J. M. Brown, I. P.
Helms; address, Salem P. 0. fyou are
acquainted with either of the commit
tee, write him, and, if not, write to the
chairman. 1t will lessen the duties of
the committee if those who desire en-
tertainment will write early in the week.
If weather and roads permit. Mr.. James
Kearnes, of Bristol, will exhibit at the
Institute samples of the Appleton Mfg.
Co.'s machines, in wide use among
farmers, viz. horsepower, grinding
mill, fodder cutter, a power corn she'll
err and stacker. There are ample
grounds near the church for the display
of farm implements and machinery,
and those interested are cordially invited
to use them. Farmers, generally, are
invited to bring samples of field seeds
and grains for exhibition. An exhibit
ton of this kind will give the Institute
an agricultural flavor, and be of benefit
to those who want to sell or buy. Bring
samples of wheat, oats, rye, barley, flax,
millet, buckwheat, etc. The mental
bill of fare will be richer than promised
in my note of last week, as will be seen
by reference to the programme. do
not think the farmers of Kenosha coun-
ty will need second invitation to this
feast. Very truly yours,
R. f. ROBERTS.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-03-11
CONGRESS AND COAST DE-
FENCES.

Some of the papers are lamenting the
failure of the fortiication bill to be-
come a law before the adjournment of
Congress. They would have the peo-
pie believe that the country is left ir
great peril for the want of coast de-
fences, and that it is liable to sudden
invasion from foreign enemy.
Members of Congress who did not
favor the expenditure of $4,000, 600 or
less for Notifications doubtless ex.
pressed the fact that such appropria'
tions were more in the interest of specu
lators and jobbers than the desire to
protect from invasion of an enemy.
The United States has taken the risks
of war for over hundred years, and
has had but one foreign war in which
coast defences were of much, if any
account, and that was seventy.fvt
years ago. What is the matter now
Is the world growing worse and war
more probable now than three-quarter'
of a century ago? The war will
Mexico would not have been benefited
on the part of the United States by forts
and Notifications, although such nigh
have been of some service in saving
the City of Mexico from capture.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-03-11
HENRY WARD BEECHER'S
DEATH.

Late on Saturday afternoon the an.
n0uncement was made in Brooklyn
that Rev. Henry Ward Beecher had re-
ceived a stroke of paralysis, and was
lying in an unconscious state. The news
spread rapidly. The street in front of
Mr.. Beecher's residence was soon filled
with anxious inquirers. The same in
tense interest was manifest on Sunday
people in all conditions of life, from
the millionaire to the poor laboring
man, were in the crowd of sympathis-
ers. Medical aid was from the first
found unavailing. The news of Mr..
Beecher's illness was telegraphed to
London, and replies of sorrow were re-
ceived. Mr.. Beecher remained in an
unconscious condition until Tuesday
morning. when The passed away. A
weekly newspaper will not attempt
even brief outline of his eventful and
remarkable life, That he was a great
preacher, none but the narrow.minded
and conceited will deny. He was in
this country more than Spurgeon in
England. The sphere of power of the
latter is chiefly confined to the minis
try of the word. The power and in.
6uence of Mr.. Beecher was as wide as
the wants of the human race. Norman
in America was ever so often called
upon TO address large and intelligent
audiences on almost every possible SUBJ
ject relating to the religious. moral and
industrial interests of the people. He
was among the first in every great re-
format0ry movement. In the cause of
anti slavery and temperance he stood
in many instances almost alone, breast
ing the opposition of distinguished
clergymen and prominent members of
the church. While yet a young man in
the ministry, with salary of only $500
a year, he boldly attacked the prevalent
vices of the times, when those older in
the ministry and men in influential
position stood aloof, not daring to incur
the risk of taking stand for the right.
That Mr.. Beecher never had fault no
one will pretend to say. Of what man,
living or dead, can it be said he never
had a fault? A man of such constant
activity in so many directions, it is per.
haps surprising that there have been so
few mistakes. twill be a difficult task
for the future historian to write the life
of Henry Ward Beecher and compress
it in single large volume.
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WILLIAM L. UTLEY.

= Col. Utley, the soldier and journalist
died in Racine, at 5 o'clock in the even
ing, March 4, ofdiabetes, at the age of75
years, and had been confined to his bed
about six weeks.
Col. Utley was born in Monson, Massa.
chusetts, July 10, 1914 lived sort OIL
wandering life, coming to Racine in
1874, as portrait painter. In 1848 he
was elected the first city marshal Of
Racine on the free soil ticket. In 1850
and again in 1851, he was elected to the
state legislature. In 1852 he was ap-
pointed Adjutant General of the state,
and in 1860 was elected to the State
Senate. In 1861, at the breaking out OF
the rebellion, he was again appointed
Adjutant General, and in thirty days
he placed 10000 men in the field.
When Mr.. Harvey became Governor he
commissioned Mr.. Utley as Colonel.
with orders to raise regiment in ten
days. At the time appointed he report
ed at headquarters with two regiments,
and was assigned to the 22d Regiment,
with which he went to the front. He
was taken prisoner and was kept in
Libby prison for long time. In 1864,
on account of failing health, he resigned,
and returning to Racine bought the
Racine Journal, and in company with
his son Hamilton they run the paper
nine years. Mr.. Utley wss appointed
postmaster of Racine in 1869, and was
re-appointed in 1873. When the Green
back party was started he published the
New Deal, in the interest of that party,
for some time. This was discontinued,
and he retired for several years. Three
years ago he started the Racine Daily
Times and Utleys Dollar Weekly, but for
some months he has not been able to
write for them.
COL Utley was very well known all
through the Northwest was man of
eccentric character, but gentle and kind
hearted. He leaves a wife, two sons,
and host of friends to mourn his loss.
His funeral took place oil Tuesday
under the management of the G. A. r.
Post of Racine.
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riculture can be judged from two facts.
We have a college of agriculture with a
four years course, established twenty
years ago by funds furnished by the gen.
eral government During that time it
has graduated one student, and he is not
farmer. This college has never had to
exceed half dozen students at one time.
We now have short course in scientific
agriculture, embracing twelve winter
weeks, when farm work is least pressing.
A year ago this short course had nine
teen students and this year has twenty
/ six. Here is another fact A fair portion
of the students in our high schools, nor
NAL schools, denominational colleges
and our state university are farmers
sons and daughters. 1t cannot be insin-
uated that farmers children choose to
remain ignorant, and do not desire a
higher education. When our present
facilities for an education in scientific
agriculture are found to be insufficient
that will be evidence enough of a de-
mand for another school. Our present
facilities for teaching scientific agricul-
ture are sufficient for hundred pupils
where we now have but ten. 1t will be
time enough to establish another school
of scientific agriculture when there is a
healthy demand for it. Because a lot
of hungry Professors are anxious to Sc
cure high salaries is no reason why farm
ers should be taxed to support them.
What will be the fate Of the bill to es-
tabllsh a new school of scientific agricul-
ture do not know. / think the Com.
mittee on Agriculture will recommend
its indefinite postponement, and I be-
lieve the Assembly will so dispose of it.
Our representative, John G. Fleming, is
working persistently among the mem
bers for its defeat, and he is industrious.
ly seconded by our Senator, w. s.
Maxwell.
Although / did not have the pleasure
of voting for Mr.. Fleming, 1 always fee
interested in the doings of our represen.
tatives. [ presume hundreds of Mr.
Jennings friends would enjoy peep al
his daily life in Madison. He has one oil
the best situated seats in the Assembly
and has never been absent from his legis.
lative duties. He boards at private
house, home characterized by refine.
ment and intelligence, and he has never
been inside of saloon in Madison. II
must be said that Mr.. Fleming is indus
trious, thorough and methodical in his
legislative work.
The fact that three bills for the destruc
ton of Canada thistles and other noxious
weeds are before the legislature is evi
dence that the farmers of Wisconsin are
determined to prevent their farms from
being overrun with these pests. One bill
has already passed the Assembly and an.
other bill the Senate. The Canada this
tie bill introduced by Mr.. Fleming has
been printed, and is before the Assembly
for action. This will necessitate the sub
stitution of another bill for the three be
fore the legislature. r. F. ROBERTS.
Woodwork, Wis, Feb. %, 1887.
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PREACHING FUNERAL SER
MONS.

The preaching of funeral sermons is
often one of the difficult tasks of a
christian minister. If the deceased
left record behind of an exemplary
life, Astounding in the exercise of
christian virtues. the duty of the min
lister officiating at the funeral is no diff
ficult task. But if the life of the de-
ceased be marked with vicious habits
and gross immoralities, then what
shall the clergyman say to the people
who have assembled to pay the last
rites to the dead? To allude to the
discreditable record Of the departed
public opinion would not justify; no
inference must be drawn that the de-
ceased Was prOfigate and notably
wicked, nor must doubts be expressed
as to his having gone to a better and
happier hereafter. Clergyman are not
required by public sentiment to speak
ill of the ill-deserving dead, but if
there be any acts which can be con-
strue6 to mean virtues, they may be
credited. Silence as to the character of
the dead may be proper and justiliable,
but there are occasions when the temp
tations are strong to ascribe christian
virtues which have never been mani
fest; instances of this kind have Oc-
CURED. One Of these. many years
ago, not far away, may be taken as a
sample: A man who moved in good
| society," so called, who was never sus-
pected of being a christian man, being
in extreme pain in the last hour of
his life, died uttering words of fearful
profanity. A large assemblage gather
ed at his funeral, the officiating clergy
man was kindly disposed to say good
things of the departed, went on adding
christian virtues to his character, until
he finally landed him among the saints
ana angels IN glory. A smile of incre-
dulity was seen on the faces Of those
who were most intimate with the man
for whom these eulogistlc remarks
were intended.
The Episcopal church, in late years,
has adopted the method of making no
mention of the life of the deceased on
funeral occasions, but uses the pre-.
scribed form which speaks of all alike.
J. his is matter of church propriety,
with which we have no right to inter-
fere or call in question; it is perhaps,
on the whole, wise. But it does seem
there are funeral occasions when pro-
fitable lessons can be drawn from the
lives Of those who have left the ranks
of the living, and when no time is
more fitting than at the funeral.
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thy for Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher in
her affection, and that a copy of
the same be sent to her. Opposi
ton to the resolution was made by
clergymen from whom better things
might have been expected. 1t was
urged, in opposition to the resolution,
that Mr.. Eeecher was unsound in
theology, and that its adoption would
be construed rs endorsing his theology.
This objection was far fetched; how
expressing sympathy for Mrs. Beecher
could commit the Chicago ministers to
her husbands theological views was
passing strange for an intelligent body
of clergymen to entertain Consider
able discussion was elected. The re-
solution was carried by vote of IS to
Is. The mover of the resolution ask
ed leave to withdraw it, remarking
that it would be in bad taste to send a
resolution of that kind which was not
unanimous.
This meeting has caused much ex-
element. The ministers who opposed
the resolution soon discovered they had
made great mistake, and tried, it is
said, not to have the proceedings go to
the newspapers; but the press was too
vigilant to allow matters of this kind
to go unnoticed. If the CRITICS m OF
the Inter Ocean be taken as speci-
men of the voice of the press, it is
quite in earnest. That paper says:
"The blood of millions will boil
over with this insult TO the memory OF
a man who has been a tremendous
force in our civilization, and who has
done so much not only for his own
church, but for christianity, and
among all those interested III extend.
ing the influence of the church there
will be keen regret over this unfortu-
nate incident in the meeting of the Con.
gregational minister's"
The attempt of minority of Chica-
go Congregational clergymen to defeat
resolutions of sympathy for Mrs
Henry Ward Beecher will no doubt
meet with decided disapproval by the
churches of that denomination through.
out the country; the sooner it is re.
pudiated the better. The Methodist
ministers of Chicago promptly sent
Mrs. Beecher an expression of sympa'
| thy
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-03-11
THE KENOSHA COUNTY AGRI-
CULTURAL SOCIETY.

To THE EDITOR The recent interest
shown in resuscitating the Kenosha
County Agricultural Society seems main
ly to grow out of the fear that Racine is
attempting to draw away trade from the
city of Kenosha by inducing Kenosha
county farmers to attend her annual ag-
ricultural and mechanical fair. This
fear on the part of the merchants of Ke-
nosha seems to me to be entirely ground
less. Several years before the establish
ment of fair in Racine I knew knot
of farmers who went to Racine, and in
one day and at one store made bill OF
over three hundred dollars of groceries.
How many other farmers went there
don't know. Considerable bills are
bought regularly in Chicago by Kenosha
county farmers. The merchants cannot
remedy this by Kenosha fair. 1t is
already partially remedied by an appre-
citation ON their part of the situation
and by an honest effort to meet the COM
petition. Kenosha merchants get their
printing done in Chicago or Milwaukee
if they can get it ata less price. know
a manufacturer and dealer in Kenosha
who years ago bought his tea in New
York. A stream of dollars is continual
ly flowing from Kenosba to Chicago in
retail trade which ought to be damned
| think the farmers of this county are
more faithful in patronizing home insti-
buttons than the citizens of Kenosha
Farmers have their own neighborLood
stores and patronize them. | bought a
barrel of kerosene in Kenosha last fall
and paid rs cts more for it than it would
cost me in Milwaukee because the
freight would he rs cts, and preferred
to. spend my money at home I inves-
tigate prices, and can bring more than
one Kenosha merchant to witness that
/ buy in Kenosha in preference to Chi
cago. A farmer who attends the fair in
Racine has no time to buy goods, 1t is
two miles down town, and it is doubtful
if he goes there atall.
The Kenosha County Agricultural So
ciety is in debt beyond ever paying. 1t
neither owns grounds nor has any lease
of ground on which to hold fair. Ke-
nosha is at the extreme end of a long
county, and does not, if the fair be held
there, accommodate the western part of
the county. Kenosha county farmers
can have the benefit of better fair by
uniting with Racine county.
The Racine county fair has always
been patronized by our farmers, and it
is probable it always will be. 1t may be
practicable to sustain an exclusively
Kenosha county fair at Kenosha, but the
reasons. must be made to appear. The
merchants of Kenosha need rome of nv
advice, but l will risk my reputation as
a prophet by predicting they will not
fool away their time fiddling for the re-
mains of our County Agricultural Socie-
ty, or organizing funeral, but will pool
their cents and common sense and build
some kind of a factory and employ men
with healthy stomachs and good capa-
cities for swallowing groceries, potatoes
and beef. Your obedient servant,
r. F. ROBERTS.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-03-11
CONGRESS-.

The second session of the 49th Con-
gress closed on the night of March 3D..
1t seems to be generally admitted to
have been lazy session. Among
much that might be said to its discrediC
there are some things creditable. One
especially is, it is reported there was
but one Senator drunk on the last day
of the session, which is an improve
ment over previous closing days. AS
for the House, the usual pandemonium
scenes witnessed on the last days of
the session were not repeated this time
The sale of intoxicants is prohibited in
the Capitol, but it is said tea-cups Of
whiskey were furnished the thirsty
members, which the innocent specta-
tors might have taken to be the real
Japan beverage.
A number of important bills were
lost for want of action upon them, and
some because the President neglected
to sign them. Among these last men,
toned was the River and Harbor bill,
which was in the hands of the Presi-
dent several days before the adjourn
ment. The commercial interests of
the whole country are connected with
river navigation and harbors.
A number of other bills of national
character were pocketed by the Presi-
dent. The country will probably ex-
perience inconvenience from the fail
ure of bills which should have been
passed. There is one fault which has
been chargable to Congress for many
years past-that is, leaving the large
and most important appropriation bills
to be acted upon during the last hours
of the session. These bills are gener-
ally made up of large number of
items, and in the hurry are voted upon
without the knowledge of many men,
bers of what they contain. II has fire.
Quently been found after the close of
Congress that measures have been
struggled through which could not
have passed had they been separately
considered.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-03-11
MOODY AND MURPHY,

The great revival and temperance
movement in Chicago, heretofore no.
tiCed, continues with increasing inter
est. In the churches the work is I'M.
denominatiOnal, and those of different
names, with few exceptions, cordially
unite in carrying forward the work
which Mr.. Moody has so successfully
inaugurated. Francis Murphy has
been doing work for temperance in
Chicago such as has never been wit
messed before in that city. 1t is said
that liquor dealers in portions of the
city are looking sad in view of their
diminished sales. Temperance people
Protestant and Catholic, rejoice alike
over the progress of the reform.
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A Walworth county paper which is
conducted with much ability takes &C.
casion to free its mind on the subject of
woman suffrage. The editor says the
proper sphere of woman is at home, to
attend to the domestic affairs of the
family, etc. This, of course, is not orig
ginal the injunction is quite old.
Neither is the reply original that the
farmers place is at home, looking
after his cows, sheep, swine and divers
other domestic affairs; therefore while
his wife should stay at home tC look
after the domestic interests of the
household, he is under obligation to
stay at home, instead of going away to
attend political caucuses, and spend
his time at the polls of the election.
Whatever the sentiment may have
been years ago, it is now becoming to
be understood that women have as
much interest in good laws for the
protection of themselves and families
as men have.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-03-11
KENOSHA BUSINESS MEN.
PETER GRoScH.

Mr.. Peter Grosch was born in the
Province of Rhine. Prussia, in 1880, and
when only % years of age, bidding fare
well to his kindred and friends, started
for the land nearer the setting sun. He
landed in New York in. the spring Of
1858, and came direct to Kenosha the
same month. Mr.. Grosch began his
successful career in Kenosha by going to
work as a journeyman the same year
for Francis Hawley, under the Runals
House, where the Grant House now
stands. In 1857. Mr.. Francis Hawley
having died, the business was consolidat-
ed with that of Mr.. Doan's, who moved
his stock in with Mr.. Hawley, Mr.
Grosch remaining with them as foreman
until they closed up the business in 1859.
Mr.. Grosch then entered the service Of
Merrill & kellogg, as foreman, in the
building which then stood where Han
son & Huck's furniture store is now.
In 1860 this building was burned, and
Merrill & Kellogg re-opened in the store
where Bockenheuser is, Mr.. Grosch re-
naming with them as foreman until the
fall of 1860. About this time, Messrs.
Doan & Hawley fe-opened IN the store
where Mrs. Race is, and Mr.. Grosch
again took the position of foreman in
their tailoring business, remaining with
them till Mr.. Hawley withdrew from
the business, and then continuing with
Mr.. Doan till 1873, having been with
Doan & Hawley and Mr. Doan for term
of thirteen years. In 1873 Messrs. Peter
and Nicholas Grosch started in business
for themselves in the store where F. A.
Manor is, and where success crowned
their efforts with abundant trade for five
years. In 1873 Mr.. Nicholas Grosch
sold out his interest in the business to
Mr.. B. Eichelman, and the firm of
Grosch & Eichelman continued the bust
ness for eight years. In 1886 the firm
of Grosch & Eichelman was dissolved,
Mr.. Grosch retiring from the business.
But Mr.. Grosch's long established habits
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A VISIT AT MADISON.

To THE EDITOR On Tuesday Of last
week / went to Madison for the purpose
of giving my views on the bill to establish
q School of Scientific Agriculture. Our
representative, John G. Fleming, had al
ready arranged for me to appear before
the Assembly Committee on Agriculture,
who have charge of the bill. If I judge
correctly, the committee is composed of
sound, solid, common.sense farmers.
To what extent the farmers of Wiscon.
sin want another school of scientific ag-